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title: "Apichada Beach Resort vs Phuwadee Resort & Spa: which hotel is better?"
description: "Apichada Beach Resort or Phuwadee Resort & Spa in Ko Pha-Ngan? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by side."
url: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/apichada-beach-resort-ko-pha-ngan-vs-phuwadee-resort-spa-ko-pha-ngan/
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# Apichada Beach Resort vs Phuwadee Resort & Spa

Both are in Ko Pha-Ngan, 1.3 km apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Resort · ★★ · Baan Thong Nai Pan
## [Apichada Beach Resort](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/apichada-beach-resort-ko-pha-ngan/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.7 ·  Very good

- **Location score:** 7.5

- **Score by category:** 1 of 3

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1147929/agoda/?lang=en)

Resort · ★★★ · Baan Thong Nai Pan
## [Phuwadee Resort & Spa](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/phuwadee-resort-spa-ko-pha-ngan/)

- **Guest rating:** 7.4 ·  Good

- **Location score:** 7.8

- **Score by category:** 0 of 3

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1958428/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Too close to call

Neither hotel has a clear edge on the facts we have. Your priorities decide. 1.3 km apart.

### Choose Apichada Beach Resort if you want

-   the more consistently praised stay (8.7 / 7.4)

### Choose Phuwadee Resort & Spa if you want

-   more restaurants on the doorstep (29 / 13)

### Why is Apichada Beach Resort better than Phuwadee Resort & Spa?

1.  Higher guest rating (8.7 vs 7.4) (+1.3)

### Why is Phuwadee Resort & Spa better than Apichada Beach Resort?

1.  Higher star rating (3★ vs 2★) (+1★)
2.  More guest reviews (368 vs 65), so the rating is more reliable (×5.7)
3.  16 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m (+16)
4.  More walkable surroundings (walk grade 47 vs 37) (+10)

## All compared facts

Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.

 

|  | Apichada Beach Resort | Phuwadee Resort & Spa |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 8.7  (+1.3) | 7.4 |
| Location | 7.5 | 7.8 |
| Facilities | – | 7.5 |
| Spa & wellness | – | 5.5 |
| Beach access | 10.0 | 10.0 |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 8.6  (+1.1) | 7.5 |
| Guest rating | 8.7  (+1.3) | 7.4 |
| Number of reviews | 65 | 368  (+303) |
| Google rating | – | 3.6/5 |
| Google reviews | – | 116 |
| Rank in Ko Pha-Ngan | top 32%  (+62%) | bottom 6% |
| Location |
| Location score | 7.5 | 7.8  (+0.3) |
| Distance to Baan Thong Nai Pan centre | 740 m | 680 m |
| To the beach | 20 m | 30 m |
| To the airport | 25 km  (−1.2 km) | 26 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 13 | 29  (+16) |
| Shops within 500 m | 0 | 1 |
| Sights within 1 km | 0 | 0 |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | ★★ | ★★★  (+1★) |
| Rooms | – | 45 |
| Newest building or renovation | – | 2004 |
| Listed amenities | – | 20 |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 14:00 | 14:00 |
| Check-out until | 12:00 | 12:00 |
| Amenities |
| Free Wi-Fi | – | ✓ |
| Free parking | – | ✓ |
| Shuttle | – | ✓ |
| Car hire | – | ✓ |
| Laundry | – | ✓ |
| Breakfast | – | ✓ |
| Restaurant | – | ✓ |
| Bar | – | ✓ |
| Outdoor pool | – | ✓ |
| Spa | – | ✓ |
| Massage | – | ✓ |
| Beachfront | – | ✓ |
| Terrace | – | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | – | ✓ |
| Balcony | – | ✓ |
| Minibar | – | ✓ |
| In-room safe | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Couples | – | ✓ |
| Sightseeing on foot | – | ✓ |
| Business trips | – | ✓ |
| Spa & relaxation | – | ✓ |

## Live prices around both hotels

Real nightly rates from booking partners for the dates you picked above. Tap a price for the offer.

## Nightly price by month

Apichada Beach ResortPhuwadee Resort & Spa

          

Nov

-   Apichada Beach Resort is cheaper in 6 of 9 months
-   Apichada Beach Resort: €68 a night on average · Phuwadee Resort & Spa: €40 a night on average

Pick a month to check today's price for its cheapest date.

[Hotel prices in Ko Pha-Ngan by month](https://stayversus.com/en/thailand/ko-pha-ngan/prices/)

Averages of real one-night prices for two adults on Agoda, a Tuesday and a Saturday in each month, last checked 12 November 2026. In euros; the final price is shown before you book.

[Apichada Beach Resort prices by month](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/apichada-beach-resort-ko-pha-ngan/prices/)

## Location

1.3 km apart

Apichada Beach Resort: city centre: 7.5 km, Samui International Airport (USM): 25 km, beach: 20 m, 13 places to eat within 500 m.

Phuwadee Resort & Spa: city centre: 7.8 km, Samui International Airport (USM): 26 km, beach: 30 m, 29 places to eat within 500 m.

## Weather in Ko Pha-Ngan

[Ko Pha-Ngan weather: 15-day forecast](https://atlasofseasons.com/en/thailand/surat-thani/ko-pha-ngan-1596216/weather)

## Apichada Beach Resort or Phuwadee Resort & Spa: common questions

### Which is better, Apichada Beach Resort or Phuwadee Resort & Spa?

Apichada Beach Resort leads in 1 of 3 categories, including guest rating.

### Which is cheaper, Apichada Beach Resort or Phuwadee Resort & Spa?

Over the year Phuwadee Resort & Spa costs about €40 a night on average against €68 at Apichada Beach Resort, and it is cheaper in 2 of the 9 months we checked. Pick your dates above for today's prices.

### How far apart are Apichada Beach Resort and Phuwadee Resort & Spa?

The two hotels are 1.3 km apart in a straight line.

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## Compare now

Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. [How we score](https://stayversus.com/en/about/)

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Source: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/apichada-beach-resort-ko-pha-ngan-vs-phuwadee-resort-spa-ko-pha-ngan/. Facts are compiled by StayVersus from partner data (Agoda), Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports, public Google Maps listings and hotels' own websites. Scores use one formula for every hotel. Methodology: https://stayversus.com/en/about/